Top Ranked Programs
Northwest Nazarene University's program mix centers on Business, reflecting the institution's applied-professional orientation as a private Christian university. Nursing is the largest program with 42 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Biology, General, General Studies, and Engineering. Across 20 total programs serving roughly 260 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with strength concentrated in business and applied-professional fields. The earnings pattern reflects a career-focused portfolio. Engineering leads with median earnings of $85,643 four years after enrollment across 14 graduates, followed by Nursing at $76,250 with 42 graduates and Business Administration at $70,953. Kinesiology graduates earn $49,132, and Communication and Media Studies reaches $48,307. These programs cluster in business, accounting, and applied-management fields where employer demand and early-career compensation remain relatively stable. The institution's program distribution — with Business representing 17%, Arts at 6%, and Education at 5% — positions Northwest Nazarene University as a business-and-applied-professional institution rather than a research-intensive or STEM-concentrated university. Most programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these applied-professional fields align with regional and national labor-market trends.